Ham Smoke or not?

[dockman]

I am buying a half a hog and having it butchered. The price includes smoke and cure. Should I tell them I do not want the ham smoked?

 

[rgautheir20420]

I am buying a half a hog and having it butchered. The price includes smoke and cure. Should I tell them I do not want the ham smoked?

I guess it would depend if you want smoked ham....right? I'd rather just get all the meat cut into it's specific cuts and process it further myself...curing, sausage, and so forth. 

 

[themule69]

I let them cure and smoke the hams. I do the rest myself. But it is your pig. Remember to ask for the skin back. It makes great pork rind pellets.

Happy smoken.

David

 

[foamheart]

Its whatever you feel most comfortable with. I would let the butcher if its still a new thing to you. Build your way up to it. Starting with cheaper cuts. You can always double smoke the Bear way.

 

[gary s]

Double smoked ham is good.  

Gary

 

[dockman]

Thanks guys! I have done Bears double ham several times now and love them.


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